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Cheeseburger Casserole in a white dish topped with melted cheese and dill pickles, served with herbs

Cheeseburger Casserole

This Cheeseburger Casserole is a time-saving, one-pot dish that combines all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (use brown rice pasta for gluten-free)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (95% lean)
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups reduced-fat grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray.
  2. Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. This usually takes about 7-8 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Toss in the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
  4. Increase the heat to medium and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste, then add the diced tomatoes and mustard. Let it simmer gently for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  6. Combine the cooked pasta with the ground beef mixture and transfer everything into your prepared baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the top, then bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.
  8. Garnish with chopped dill pickles and serve hot.